McK-something park skunk!

Got a scoop on a nearby park along a canal that I never knew existed. Google mapped it, threw the fiberglass 5wt in the trunk, and hit it right after church let out. There was a b-day party going on complete with a bouncy house…

Saw some Tilapia. Hooked and lost one.

Did manage one lunker:

P.S. That glass blank was under $50 (back then) and casts really well!

At least you got out. Been coooold and windy up north. At this point that woud be a trophy for me.

Out of curiosity, what blank is that?

Black Bear. It only comes in a 5…